The Least of These is a nice change from the "holiday romance" genre. This movie, though it has a bit of romance near the end, focuses mainly on the human struggles in life, as viewed from the perspectives of a single mother, her "wise for her age" young daughter, on of the mother's coworkers and a Salvation Army Santa who all face their various trials in life. There is a thread of faith that runs throughout the movie which has varying effects on the cast of characters. Through the course of the movie the audience/viewers are shown that unwavering faith can change people and their lives for the better. A movie with lots of heart.
